Lamb can be a welcome change from typical roasts; perfect for special occasions. This lamb recipe is big on flavor, presentation, and economy; Leg of Lamb is usually better-priced than other cuts. With some prep done ahead of time (like roasting the red peppers before-hand), it’s not too much work all at once. The whole…
Posts Tagged: Holiday
Biscotti w/ Almond Orange: A Whole-ey Wheat Christmas Cookie!
I ran an experiment… one out of three is not great, but I did find one cookie that was good made with whole wheat & palm sugar; they subbed just fine for processed ingredients. Great with tea!
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Easy-Style (Just Bake!)
This is an elegant recipe, perfect to serve at a dinner party. Although preparing this dish is typically a more elaborate process, the method is streamlined here. The main secret to a tender dish that is cooked through is to pound the chicken breast out thin. It is then rolled up with a thin slice…
Christmas Blondies w/Cranberries, Pistachios, Cocoa Butter
Tried making “White Christmas Brownies” subbing white chocolate for chocolate chips. Not an even trade! So, I used cocoa butter, added cranberries & pistachios- yumm.
Fudge: Jen’s Three Fave Recipes (Easy, Easier, & Awesome!)
Betty Crocker said to use a wooden spoon, & beat fudge vigorously for 20 minutes or so. But a standing mixer works to incorporate air, & it’s much easier!
Stay Healthy During Holidays w/Recipes You Have Time to Make
So I soak a massive amount of grains about once a week. So I have to drain and rinse those grains and let ’em sit in the cupboard for another day. THAT does not take much work!
Turkey Roasting Tips (Like, How Much Else IS in that Oven?)
Cold side dishes in the oven will slow cooking time. But turkey should rest 45 min., so just heat all those up then, right? And, heat stuffing separately- easy!
Gluten-free Stuffing for Thanksgiving’s Bird: “Un-dressing”!
Corn bread makes a great gluten-free stuffing. Skip the all-purpose flour; use “masa corn flour” (from grocery store) or corn flour (at health food stores).
Thanksgiving Stuffing: Dressing Your Turkey, New Deli Style
New Deli Stuffing: What’s the secret? Use sweeter bakery bread, not generic (bad texture) & not dry (from pkg.). Use lots of fresh herbs; add to sauteed onion & celery. Simple & good!
Cranberry Bread- Whole Grain (The Pilgrims Might’ve Even Ate!?)
I ran out of time to get corn flour at the health food store. And I forgot to add cheddar cheese to the recipe. But I discovered: A mix of masa corn flour & fresh-ground wheat flour subs great when baking!